Research Interests

• Communities and Crime
• Immigration
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Victimization
• Urban Demography

Bio

Jason Azriel Campos is a doctoral student whose primary areas of interest is in crime, law, and deviance. His research focused broadly on issues related to immigration and crime through a quantitative analysis. He has particular interest in issues dealing with victims of crime, crime reporting, and juvenile delinquency with an emphasis on how these experiences impact the lives of people in marginalized communities. Other areas of research examine the consequences of deportation for Mexican-Americans, specifically those with a criminal past, and the challenges for reintegration in their new settlements. Prior to Texas A&M University, Jason received his B.A. in Sociology and Comparative Ethnic Studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and graduated with cum laude distinction. He completed his Master’s Thesis in Sociology at Texas A&M University under the supervision of Dr. Robert J. Durán and Dr. Holly Foster.